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Bigscreen vs Virtual Desktop

Bigscreen logo

Bigscreen

Software

Watch movies and hang out in VR

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Virtual Desktop logo

Virtual Desktop

Software

Stream your PC to VR wirelessly

From
$19.99/one-time
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Bigscreen has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • They diverge on capability: Bigscreen covers Virtual theaters, Virtual Desktop covers Wireless PC VR.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Bigscreen and Virtual Desktop actually diverge.

Attributes where Bigscreen and Virtual Desktop differ
AttributeBigscreenVirtual Desktop
Starting priceFree$19.99/one-time
Pricing modelfreemiumone-time
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsVr, Pc, Quest, PsvrMeta Quest, Pico, HTC Vive, Valve Index, Windows Mixed Reality, Samsung Galaxy XR
Founded20142016

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Bigscreen

  • Virtual theaters
  • Social viewing
  • 3D movies
  • Pluto TV
  • Paramount+
  • Desktop apps
  • Psvr support

Only in Virtual Desktop

  • Wireless PC VR
  • Virtual environments
  • Low latency
  • SteamVR
  • Oculus PC
  • Windows desktop

Both cover

  • Desktop streaming
  • Vr support
  • Pc support
  • Quest support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Bigscreen

  • VR Gamingnot Virtual Desktop
  • AR Marketingnot Virtual Desktop
  • Virtual Trainingnot Virtual Desktop
  • 3D Visualizationnot Virtual Desktop
  • Immersive Experiencesnot Virtual Desktop

Virtual Desktop

  • Streaming PC desktop to VR headsetsnot Bigscreen
  • Playing games in virtual cinema environmentnot Bigscreen
  • Watching movies on giant virtual screensnot Bigscreen
  • Browsing web content in VRnot Bigscreen

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Bigscreen

Nothing recorded yet. See the Bigscreen review.

Virtual Desktop

  • Requires 5 GHz Wi-Fi connection for optimal performance
  • VR-ready GPU needed for high-quality game streaming

Pricing, plan by plan

Bigscreen

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Social viewing
    • Private rooms
    • Desktop streaming

Virtual Desktop

$19.99/one-time
  • Virtual Desktop$19.99/one-time
    • PC streaming
    • VR gaming
    • Virtual screens

Which should you pick?

Choose Bigscreen if

  • You need virtual theaters.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Vr, Pc, Quest, Psvr.
  • You also want social viewing.
Bigscreen review

Choose Virtual Desktop if

  • You need wireless pc vr.
  • You work on Meta Quest, Pico, HTC Vive, Valve Index, Windows Mixed Reality, Samsung Galaxy XR.
  • You also want virtual environments.
Virtual Desktop review

Questions people ask

Is Bigscreen or Virtual Desktop better?
Neither clearly leads. Bigscreen starts at Free and Virtual Desktop at $19.99/one-time, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Bigscreen or Virtual Desktop?
Bigscreen has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Bigscreen and $19.99/one-time for Virtual Desktop.
Does Bigscreen or Virtual Desktop run on more platforms?
Bigscreen runs on Vr, Pc, Quest, Psvr. Virtual Desktop runs on Meta Quest, Pico, HTC Vive, Valve Index, Windows Mixed Reality, Samsung Galaxy XR.
Can I use Bigscreen for free?
Yes. Bigscreen has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Virtual Desktop starts at $19.99/one-time.
What is Bigscreen best used for?
Bigscreen is most often used for vr gaming, ar marketing, virtual training, 3d visualization. Of those, vr gaming and ar marketing are not what Virtual Desktop is typically brought in for.
What can Bigscreen do that Virtual Desktop cannot?
Bigscreen covers Virtual theaters, Social viewing, 3D movies, Pluto TV. Virtual Desktop covers Wireless PC VR, Virtual environments, Low latency, SteamVR. Both handle Desktop streaming, Vr support, Pc support, Quest support.
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